Is war unavoidable? Can war be prevented?

History tells that there were wars, great or small, in every century, in every decade. Throughout the ages, from the Stone age to the Atomic Age, men have been fighting, first with swords and shields(盾), then with guns and cannons, and now, hydrogen bombs and missiles are used for military purpose. But, in spite of all these, it is still my belief that war can be prevented and peace can be won, but it requires the effort of every one of us.

I am sure that we would not like to experience another world war. If it ever happens, two-thirds of the world and much of the civilization which men have gained through time, patience and effort will be destroyed. Will then the remaining one-third of the world be able to survive on its own?

Our task now is not to blame the past, but to plan for the future.

If there is peace in the world, men can use their rockets to explore the mystery of space, their submarines to explore the depth of the sea, their missiles to deliver mails and their fine equipment to penetrate(穿透) the jungles of Africa, instead of using them military.

Governments can use their money to build more schools, so that more children can be educated to be useful citizens. Scientists can use atomic energy to propel (推動(dòng)) steamships and planes. They can also design new machines to increase the production of goods and thus improve the way of living of the people.

How can a peaceful world be achieved? It requires, in my opinion, the understanding and friendship between all people from all nations. Let no one suffer discrimination by reason of color, race, religion, or national origin. Let the rich support the poor and the strong help the weak.

We know that neither peace nor such a dream world can come true in a day or a month. It may even take decades or centuries. But let us plan and begin now.

1.The best title for this passage is _________.

A.The Past and the Future

B.To Die or To Survive

C.War and Peace

D.Understanding and Friendship

2.In the writer’s opinion, __________.

A.it is too difficult to achieve peace

B.peace can be won through the efforts of all human beings

C.a(chǎn)nother world war is inevitable

D.wars will always exist in the world

3.We can infer from the passage that __________.

A.wars were not expensive in the past

B.wars can promote the development of weapons

C.things for military use can be transformed to peaceful use

D.a(chǎn)s long as there are wars, people’s way of living cannot be improved

4.What should we do to achieve peace?

A.Spend more money educating children.

B.Stop military exploration

C.Call on people to help each other

D.Act from right now on.

5.Which word can best describe the writer’s picture of the future of the world?

A.Optimistic

B.Pessimistic

C.Imaginative

D.Disappointing

 

【答案】

1.C

2.B

3.C

4.D

5.A 

【解析】

1.標(biāo)題題。文章主要論述了戰(zhàn)爭(zhēng)的可能性以及為了和平我們?cè)撛蹀k麼辦,所以選C項(xiàng)。

2.細(xì)節(jié)理解題。結(jié)合but it requires the effort of every one of us. It requires, in my opinion, the understanding and friendship between all people from all nations.和We know that neither peace nor such a dream world can come true in a day or a month. It may even take decades or centuries可知答案。

3.推理判斷題。結(jié)合第5段If there is peace in the world, men can use their rockets to explore the mystery of space, their submarines to explore the depth of the sea, their missiles to deliver mails and their fine equipment to penetrate(穿透) the jungles of Africa, instead of using them military可知軍事設(shè)備可用于和平用途。

4.細(xì)節(jié)理解題。結(jié)合最后一段But let us plan and begin now. 可知答案。

5.作者態(tài)度題。結(jié)合第一段的it is still my belief that war can be prevented and peace can be won和作者的語氣可知作者對(duì)將來的和平持樂觀態(tài)度。

 

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